Yumi Nu Modeled 3 Unforgettable Cut-Out Swimsuits in Montenegro

The singer and entrepreneur landed the cover of last year’s SI Swimsuit Issue.

Cara O’Bleness | Dec 6, 2023

Yumi Nu was photographed by James Macari in Montenegro.

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Yumi Nu joined the SI Swimsuit family two years ago, when the New Jersey native posed for photographer Yu Tsai in Tampa, Fla. Her return to the fold last year was epic, as Nu earned the cover of the annual magazine after an astounding photoshoot in Montenegro with James Macari. The model has now made a trifecta of appearances in the publication, as she traveled to Dominica with visual artist Amanda Pratt for the 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue.

While each year just keeps getting better and better, we’re always floored by the photographs that landed Nu one of the covers of last year’s magazine. While in the Balkan country, the 27-year-old musician and clothing designer posed in a number of incredible looks, from one-pieces to bikinis. Some of our favorites, which we’ll be reflecting upon today, fell into both categories and featured bold and flattering cut-outs.

“I never saw all this coming,” Nu told SI Swimsuit of her cover girl moment during last year’s magazine launch event in New York City. “I was just really happy to be in the magazine at the minimum. I always try to stay appreciative of what I have going on at the moment. So, even if I was just a rookie and it stopped there, I would still be so happy about that. But I’m so unbelievably happy to be a cover model.”

Nu couldn’t have been more deserving of the cover feature. Below you’ll find a few of our favorite snaps captured in Montenegro.

Yumi Nu was photographed by James Macari in Montenegro. Swimsuit by Michael Costello x REVOLVE.

Yumi Nu was photographed by James Macari in Montenegro. Swimsuit by Riot Swim.

Yumi Nu was photographed by James Macari in Montenegro. Swimsuit by Keva J Swimwear.

Yumi Nu was photographed by James Macari in Montenegro. Swimsuit by Michael Costello x REVOLVE.

Yumi Nu was photographed by James Macari in Montenegro. Swimsuit by Riot Swim.

Yumi Nu was photographed by James Macari in Montenegro. Swimsuit by Michael Costello x REVOLVE.

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Published Dec 6, 2023

CARA O’BLENESS

Cara is a trending news writer/editor for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. A passionate writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in print and online media, she loves storytelling and believes that words have the power to change the world. Prior to joining the team, Cara worked as a writer and editor across a number of content verticals, including food, lifestyle, health and wellness, and small business and entrepreneurship. In her free time, Cara loves reading, spending time with her family and making her way through Michigan’s many microbreweries. She is a graduate of Michigan State University's School of Journalism.